Questions

1. If drugs and alcohol work like actual neurotransmitters or work with the brain, why can they be
a bad choice for us?

Drugs interfere with the way neurons send, receive, and process signals via neurotransmitters. The drug
can chemically resemble and work like a neurotransmitter, meaning the actual neurotransmitter stops
functioning, but once the drug's effects stop nothing will be doing the work of the previous
neurotransmitter. It can create a problem in our brain and stop its functioning.

2. What is LSD?

LSD is a psychedelic drug that intensifies thoughts, emotions, and sensory perception.

(https://www.google.com/search?
q=what+is+lsd&rlz=1C1CHBD_enBE993&oq=what+is+lsd&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i512.2391j0j7&sourceid=
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3. How does it work in the body?

This drug binds to specific brain cell receptors and alters how the brain responds to serotonin.

(https://americanaddictioncenters.org/lsd-abuse/what-does-lsd-do-to-your-brain)

4. Is it safe to use LSD?

LSD is not considered an addictive drug, but a tolerance to it can be developed. It can also produce long
term effects on some people such as: persistent psychotic symptoms, hallucinogen persisting perception
disorder (HPPD, recurring hallucinations), extreme mood swings, aggressive and violent behavior.

(https://www.healthline.com/health/lsd#risks)

5. What happens if we use too much LSD?

If too much LSD is consumed there is no chance of a fatal overdose, but medical intervention could be
needed if experiencing the following side effects: shallow or irregular breathing, high body temperature,
agitation or aggression, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, hallucinations or delusions, seizures, and loss of
consciousness.

(https://www.healthline.com/health/lsd#risks)

6. Give one example of a stress hormone. How can the releasing of the hormone be controlled?
Provide an example of a drug which can reduce stress. Mention some of its side effects.

Cortisol is a stress hormone. Cortisol can be controlled with the right amount of sleep, exercise, learning
to recognize stressful thinking, controlled breathing, laughter, eating a nutritious diet...

(https://www.healthline.com/health/cortisol-urine#TOC_TITLE_HDR_1)
 Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is a drug which can reduce stress. Some of its side
effects include nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, headache, drowsiness, dry mouth, insomnia, nervousness,
agitation or restlessness, dizziness, sexual problems, such as reduced sexual desire, difficulty reaching
orgasm or inability to maintain an erection (erectile dysfunction), impact on appetite, leading to weight
loss or weight gain.

(https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/ssris/art-20044825)